The appointment of Distinguished University Professor at Georgia State University is intended to recognize a sustained and outstanding record in scholarship and instruction, and to provide the impetus for continuing high achievement. Distinguished University Professors are expected to serve the University as exemplary faculty members by contributing to its research, instructional, and service missions.

The term of the Distinguished University Professor is five years and may be renewed once upon successful re-application and re-evaluation. No more than 5 percent of the University’s tenured faculty members may hold this title at any time.

Eligibility and Criteria

All nominees must be tenured graduate faculty at the rank of Full Professor.

Criteria for selection include:

• A sustained and ongoing record of exemplary research and scholarly accomplishments significantly above that expected for the nominee’s rank;
• A continuous record of significant external, competitive funding when available based on discipline;
• Recognition for creative and original contributions to knowledge and the potential to continue this trajectory;
• Recognition of national and international leadership in the scholarly or creative field;
• Excellence in teaching and instructional accomplishments; and
• Contributions in service to the discipline, the university, and/or the community.